Dear Gary

In response to the letter dated 30 October 2020 Re. Solihull Local Plan - Draft Submission Plan HH1 - Land South of School Road, Hockey Heath we would like to share our views.

We strongly oppose these plans based on the following:
• Unjustified use of green belt land before non-green belt land in the district have been utilised
• Environmental damages to green belt land (nature and wildlife) and removal of the rural feel of the local area
• Increased risk of traffic and foot congestion and accidents on school road, an already very narrow lane, particularly where the new junction will be located. This is of significant concern at school drop off/collection times as we witness already how busy this time is and in relation to lack of safe roadside parking available
• Risk to the limited amenities in Hockey Heath by increasing the site by 12% e.g. school places, medical facilities, local amenities stores and parking
• Lack of specificity of the size of the proposed new properties e.g. how many will be 2 or 3 story (?). Significant concern about further light/sound pollution in the local community.
• Unfair timing of this consultation, taking place during COVID19 when the district is in Tier 3 local down, resulting in issues attending meetings to discuss such matters

Regards
Kimberley Orme,
Resident: 8 Blackberry Avenue, B94 6QE